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| - Full disclosure: I did not know this was a barbecue place and intended only to have appetizers and drinks, at the time. We walked through the front door and were hit with the intense smell of smoke. I could barely contain my excitement as heading to the bar.
While the exterior of the building looks similar to it's previous establishment apart from the paint color, the interior is almost completely unrecognizable from Casa Del Sol. This is a welcome change.
After taking a seat, we were instantly welcomed by the bartender. There is a somewhat surprising selection of beers and a large number of TVs, so you can catch your favorite game. We ordered the cheese curds and the Smoked Sliders. The cheese curds were crispy, light and gooey all at the same time. The house-made ranch was thin, which I prefer when it comes to curds. The sliders came in brisket, pulled pork, and chicken, which we shared. All were delicious, having their own distinct flavor, and all the meats were surprisingly moist. If I had to choose a favorite, it would have been the pulled pork. On the bar, there were four sauces to choose from, varying in flavor and thickness.
From my limited experience, I would say that this place has some of the better tasting bbq in the Madison-area. I'll have to go back to try burgers or other items from the smokehouse. If so much attention goes to a couple of appetizers, I am sure the other menu items are executed equally as well. The staff were incredibly friendly and courteous. Prices were a bit on the high side, but that can be expected from a barbecue place. Based on this experience, they have earned my repeat business the next time we are in the area.
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